Manohar Parrikar’s remarks that “terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists” is the “worst” declaration by a State functionary and “confirms that India is sponsoring terrorism against its neighbours”, his Pakistani counterpart, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said. Parrikar’s statement at an event in New Delhi last week has triggered a strong reaction from Pakistan, with many top officials condemning it. Asif said Parrikar’s statement was a blatant admission of sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan, according to a report by State-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) on Monday. Parrikar’s remarks confirm “our assertions of Indian involvement in terrorist activities on Pakistani soil”, Asif said.